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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2157

Abstract

This collection contains documents related to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The majority of documents in this collection relate to the creation of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad.

Dates

  • 1852-1951

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (2 full Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is divided in six series based on content or document type. The series include correspondence, finances, financial statements, Northwestern Virginia Company, press releases, and addresses. The documents are organized chronologically.

Related Materials

MS 1135, The papers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1827-1866

MS 1192, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Comapny papers, 1827-1830

MS 1816, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad records, 1859-1867

MS 1925, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company business letters, 1854-1881

MS 2003, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company collection, 1859-1880

MS 2090, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company records, 1862-1877

Scope and Contents

The collection contains documents related to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The earlier documents primarily discuss the creation of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad. The letters from the 1850’s discuss purchasing bonds and securing loans to buy a controlling stake in the railroad. The documents from the 1920’s and 30’s relate to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company’s financial status, including financial statements, letters to stockholders, and addresses given by Daniel Willard and John Cornwell.

Title
Guide to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lara Westwood
Date
2015-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-17: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Micah Connor.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750